Lydia L. Longhair, 78, died May 31, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. Services are pending at this time under the direction of Bell Mortuary in Glasgow.

Davelle “Holly' Hopkins died May 29, 2026, in Sioux Falls, S.D. Cremation has taken place.

William “Bill” Bemer, 50, died May 28, 2026, in Billings. Services are pending under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.

Gene Alfred “Baby Gene” Youngman, 50, of Poplar died May 4, 2026, in Poplar. He was born on June 27, 1975, to Bernadette “Lucky Duck” LovesHim and Daryl “Kool Aid” Youngman in Poplar, where he lived his whole life. He graduated from Poplar High School. He loved to cruise around and enjoyed hanging out with family. His favorite person was his mother. He enjoyed listening to AC/DC and Motley Crue while playing dice games. He is survived by his sisters, Zelda LovesHim and Margaret LovesHim; brother, Raymond LovesHim. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Rebecca and Florence LovesHim. Funeral services were held Friday, May 22, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Burial was at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Poplar.

Pam Dee Bighorn, 57, of Brockton died May 6, 2026, at her home. She was born May 31, 1968, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Maurice Sr. and Francile (Lamere) Bighorn. She joined a large family — fifth of seven at first, then eight when James was adopted. With the household consisting of five girls and three boys, she was quite responsible at a young age and could be relied on by her arthritic mother to help with the daily tasks required by such a large family. In her younger years, the family moved to California and Arizona and she attended schools in Missoula and Wisconsin Dells, Wis., (her mother’s hometown), eventually returning to her father’s hometown of Brockton. She graduated as salutatorian and a Lady Warrior from Brockton High School in 1986. She and her lifelong teammates were the first Brockton girls’ team to advance to a divisional championship game, falling one game short of making the state tournament. She worked at A& S Industries during her senior year of high school. She made lifelong friends there with her joking manner and big heart. She was loyal to both friends and family alike. She worked at B& S Quick Stop like her sisters before her. She also worked at Brockton Schools for two different stints — once as a cook’s helper and as teacher’s aide and coach for the elementary girls’ basketball and high school girls’ volleyball teams. She provided childcare for a year or two and then home healthcare for her cousin, Jessica Nedrud. She supervised the Boys & Girls Club in Brockton. She worked at the JDC in Poplar for several years. Eventually, she moved over to the adult correction center as a cook. She ended her working days at the American Legion in Poplar. In all these jobs, she touched lives with her generosity of time, caring and giving, and always with a bit of teasing and lots of laughter. She met Allen Buckles and they welcomed their son, Nicholas, in March 1988. A couple of years later, her son, Noah, was born, but died from SIDS in November 1990. She enjoyed many pastimes, like bingo, playing machines and, for a time, all the women gathered daily to work on jigsaw puzzles and visit. She was an avid fan of her son and nephews, nieces and grandchildren, attending many basketball, football games and track meets. She was preceded in death by her sister, Paula Bighorn; and son, Noah Vaughn Frances Bighorn. She is survived by her son, Nicholas David Bighorn of Poplar; four grandchildren; and siblings, Joleen Emerson of Brockton, Maureen Bighorn of Wisconsin, Barry Bighorn Sr. of Fort Kipp, Janice Bighorn of Wisconsin, Maurice Bighorn Jr. and James Burshia, all of Brockton; Funeral services were held Saturday, May 23, at the Brockton Cultural Center. Interment was at the Brockton Riverview Cemetery.

Janice Hamilton, 76, died May 24, 2026. A wake will be held at 7 p.m. on June 4 at the Poplar Cultural Center. Her funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on June 5, also at the cultural center. Burial will be at the Poplar City Cemetery.

Chauncey Leo Elk, “Wòohitika Ta ka,” 37, died April 26, 2026, in Seattle, Wash. He was born on March 9, 1989, to Sophia Martell-Youngman and Maurice Elk Sr. He received the nickname “Popeye” from his grandparents as a young child due to a sty in his eye. He grew up in Riverside with his grandparents, mother, stepdad, siblings and cousin Heather. Even when he was a young child, he always had a smile on his face and a sense of humor. No matter the circumstances he was always trying to brighten up the mood. After graduating from Poplar High School in 2007, he joined the Army. Following his service, he returned home to care for his grandparents. Those who knew him will remember his joyful spirit and the way he loved spending time with friends and walking around town visiting with everyone he saw. He shared his vibrant personality with the world through TikTok, bringing smiles and laughter to many.

Melvin Martell, 49, of Wolf Point died May 3, 2026, in Wolf Point. He was born on Aug. 1, 1976, to Mavis Martell and Victor “Kenny” WalkingEagle Sr. He attended school at Wolf Point High and was the “king” for Wolf Point prom — a moment he loved. He met Tonya Gallant and moved to Juneau, Alaska. From this union, they had two boys, Joshua Martell and Robert Martell, who he named after his best friend who was like a brother, Robert SwiftEagle. He later moved back home from Alaska to be with his mother. He had a heart of gold and was always there if you needed him. He would take the shirt off his back if you needed it. He would always walk and make his rounds to check on his loved ones to make sure they were okay, especially Brooke Lynn and Jennifer. He was in Blue Earth Boxing. He liked driving around jamming out, playing basketball,